Job Description

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shaping their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.  

NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as a trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is currently one of only two community development organizations in the City of Philadelphia that are chartered members of the NeighborWorks America network. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 62,800, 23% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org. 

Function  

Assist NKCDC’s efforts generally and the VP of Real Estate & Economic Development and Commercial Corridor Manager to improve the community’s economic condition, including neighborhood redevelopment efforts, planning, communication, outreach, anti-displacement efforts and new business attraction. 

Reports to  

Commercial Corridor Manager 

Direct Report/Supervises  

N/A 

Responsibilities  

• Coordinate economic development activities, including meetings, materials preparation, and follow-ups. 
• Communicate and build trust with corridor businesses in order to achieve corridor revitalization goals. 
• Support the maintenance of accurate documentation and reports by assisting with data entry and analysis as needed. 
• Promote business participation in programs, offering guidance and support. 
• Organize corridor activities and events to enhance community engagement and support local businesses. 
• Conduct surveys and assessments to identify community improvement opportunities, including market profiles, community surveys, business surveys, and stakeholder planning sessions. 
• Provide direct assistance to businesses, including support for storefront improvement plans, exterior lighting projects, and security camera projects. 
• Manage the business mix and real estate development efforts by maintaining a list of properties for sale or lease, reaching out to owners of vacant properties, and creating/maintaining a business directory. 
• Generally carry out the responsibilities of the City of Philadelphia Targeted Corridor Management Program (TCMP) and other economic development grants and contracts. 

Qualifications  

• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience or a BA in a relevant field (e.g. economic/community development, city planning, business development, public administration)
• 1 to 2 years' experience working with related fields dealing with the public. 
• Excellent interpersonal, public relations, and listening skills. Self-motivated to develop strong working relationships. Cold calls/visits are an important part of this position. 
• Administrative and computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office/MS 365/SharePoint required. 
• Some familiarity with GIS software is recommended. 
• Knowledge of city programs, agencies, and business development is a plus. 
• Both team player and self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Meeting facilitation or event planning skills are a plus. 
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse groups of people. 
• Spanish and/or Vietnamese language skills are preferred. 

Compensation  

The salary for this position will be $59,572.15/yr. with a full-time schedule, 35 hours per week. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. Excellent benefits include an HMO health plan, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Work hours are from 9am-5pm. This position will be on-site at our central office, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134.

Application process  

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@nkcdc.org , with “[YOUR NAME] Commercial Corridor Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications received by October 11, 2024 , will be given full consideration. All candidate resumes are considered and kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally depending on the volume of inquiries. 

Hiring process  

Our hiring process includes a 20–30-minute interview with HR, followed by an in-person interview with the hiring manager, and finally an hour-long “panel” interview with 3-4 staff members. Reference checks are conducted after the final interview. 

Equal Employment Opportunity  

NKCDC provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, national or  

ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion, language, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or  

physical ability. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women,  

people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from  

people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are marginalized. 

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